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🌱 Man Killed By Deputy + Program To Target Package Theft

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Happy Saturday, people of Spokane! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Windy with rain and drizzle. High: 44 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Spokane:

  1. The driver of a stolen car was shot and killed by Spokane County Sheriff's deputies on Friday in the Bigelow Gulch area of Northeast Spokane. Deputies found a suspicious vehicle just before 3 a.m. on Friday, the sheriff's office said. A check of the license plates showed that it was reported stolen and did not match the vehicle on which they were displayed. The truck appeared to be occupied and the driver took off almost immediately after deputies arrived, according to the sheriff's office. (KREM.com)
  2. The jury in the Richard Aguirre murder trial is unable to reach a verdict. They began deliberating late Wednesday morning, and announced Thursday afternoon they were hopelessly deadlocked. The defense moved for a mistrial and the judge granted the request. A new trial date has been set for March 7th. (KHQ Right Now)
  3. The Spokane Police Department has launched a new social media program called "Theft investigations: Help us identify!"to target package theft in the city. (KREM.com)
  4. Spokane firefighters donated more than $9,300 to buy 800 new coats for kids in need. This was part of their Operation Warm. The money for the coats comes from donations made by members of the Spokane Firefighters Union. (KXLY Spokane)
  5. The Spokane housing crisis is making it even more difficult for women struggling to find a place to live. (KXLY Spokane)

Today in Spokane:

  • Nailed it! Gingerbread House Edition (2:00 PM)
  • Journey of Light - Spokane Area Childrens Chorus (3:00 PM)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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